Taste of Downtown Sarasota : Local Food, History & Culture Tour

Name: Taste of Downtown Sarasota : Local Food, History & Culture Tour
Brand: Viator
Price: 112.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (224 reviews)

4.7(224)3 hours - 4 hoursEnglishBook 18 hours aheadSarasota, United States

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Experience Sarasota as the locals do! Taste of Downtown Sarasota offers insight, meet & greets w/ some locals, perhaps a surprise visit with Sarasota's tiniest residents, and other gems that only the locals know! Guided by a local expert, you will walk and learn fascinating facts, folklore, culture, famous founders and current residents, the food scene & speakeasy spots.

Sarasota offers the charm of bygone days, with incredible architecture from the early 1900s. with a vibrant downtown comprised of small, locally-owned restaurants, boutiques and art galleries. This tour offers comfortable seated tastings w/ generous portions, that allow guests to connect & chat. Guests often exchange numbers and hugs at the end of the tour.

Winner of Best of Florida and SRQ Local Readers contests, this is a memorable experience that even the locals enjoy. It's a fantastic way to support several local Sarasota businesses. Sunset Food Tours was founded in Sarasota over half a decade ago.

Included

History of the city, landmarks, popular spots & art/culture
Personal Tour Guide
Scenic Walk
Sampler plates/tax/server gratuity at each stop
Private tours available-inquire
Helpful insight into the lifestyle of this unique city, things to do, a relaxed and fun time!

Not included

Gratuities for your tour guide (recommend 15%-25% of purchase price). Will be added to private tours
Beverages not included (water IS)
Parking fees or transportation-pls arrange for a ride if drinking alcohol

What you'll do

This tour is for you if you are looking for a unique culinary experience, a roma
ntic night out, or to just have fun socializing with friends and family. Our 3.5-hour walking tour of Downtown Sarasota is a combination of food, fun and folklore that intertwines local history, art, and culture, along with a few diverse sampler plates, creating a culinary journey to remember! Some treasures along the way: Miramar, 1st train depot, speakeasys, Orange Blossom Hotel, 1st skyscraper, & surprise stops along the route. Sunset Food Tours won the Silver Award in the 2026 Best of SRQ and was the Regional Winner for Guided Tour Services in the 2025 Best of Florida contests. This tour is an immersive experience into the Sarasota lifestyle-both historically and current. Seated food stops in air-conditioned restaurants loved by locals, is what sets us apart from food tours that provide quick bites while walking.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Meet at the State Street Garage entrance next to Comida, on the sidewalk. Parking will need to be paid when you park either through the QR code, or through the ParkMobile app, (recommended). We are not affiliated with the parking garage or ParkMobile. Parking should cost $5-$8.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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